Features
- Carbide-tipped cutting edges for wear resistance
- Micrograin carbide tips ground for a fine finish
- Hardened and tempered steel shank for durability
- Control-cut design to help minimize kickback
- Intended for router-table use
Specifications
| Model Number | 85712M |
| Diameter (D) | 1-3/16 in |
| Cutting Length / Centerline (C.L.) | 1-5/8 in |
| Shank Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Minimum Recommended Panel Thickness | 3/4 in |
| Overall Length | 3-1/8 in |
| Small Diameter | 7/16 in |
| Material | Steel shank; micrograin carbide tips |
| Color / Finish | Blue |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Weight | 0.39 lb |
| Upc | 000346304909 |
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A router bit for forming an ogee profile on raised panels. It has micrograin carbide cutting tips on a hardened and tempered steel shank. Intended for use on panel doors and similar work; recommended for use with a router table and for panels at least 3/4 in thick.
Model Number: 85712M
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Cabinet Door Service
Offer made-to-order raised-panel cabinet doors in popular woods and paint grades. Use the ogee vertical bit for a classic profile and provide quick turnaround on standard sizes. Upsell soft-close hinges, finishing, and on-site measuring.
Feature Wall & Wainscoting Installations
Design-build raised-panel feature walls and wainscoting for homeowners, builders, and realtors. Produce panels in the shop with the ogee profile and install as prefinished kits for fast on-site work and minimal disruption.
Antique and Historic Panel Replication
Specialize in replicating damaged or missing raised panels for antique furniture and heritage homes. Match species and ogee details, providing restoration-grade replacements without removing entire assemblies.
Decor Panels and Mirrors for Retail/Etsy
Produce decorative wall panels, mirror frames, and mantel accent panels with ogee-raised fields. Offer curated finishes (matte paint, glaze, or stain) and sell online and at local markets with custom sizing options.
DIY Frame-and-Panel Kits & Workshops
Sell flat-pack kits for a small cabinet door, keepsake box, or wainscoting section, all pre-milled and labeled. Host weekend workshops teaching safe router-table techniques with vertical bits, generating revenue from tuition and tool/consumable sales.
Creative
Heirloom Cabinet Door Set
Build a set of frame-and-panel cabinet doors for a kitchen or built-in using the vertical raised panel bit to form a crisp ogee profile on 3/4 in or thicker panels. Pair with cope-and-stick rails and stiles, then finish in clear lacquer to highlight the profile the micrograin carbide leaves.
Raised-Panel Keepsake Box
Create a jewelry or keepsake box with a raised-panel lid and matching side inserts. The ogee profile adds elegance, while the vertical bit lets you safely shape smaller panels on the router table using featherboards and a tall fence. Line with felt and add brass hardware.
Classic Wainscoting Panels
Design modular raised panels for wainscoting in a hallway or dining room. Mill the ogee on solid wood or MDF panels, then assemble into frames with a chair rail and base. Paint-grade panels take the profile sharply and elevate plain walls into traditional millwork.
Fireplace Mantel Surround
Craft a mantel surround and overmantel using pilasters and inset raised panels. The ogee profile ties the elements together and reads beautifully when painted. Add a crown shelf above for a cohesive, custom focal point.
Panel Headboard and Footboard
Build a bed with frame-and-panel construction, shaping the headboard and footboard inserts with the ogee bit. Use contrasting wood species or stain to make the raised field and edge detail stand out.